Farewell Black Spruce? How Climate Change and Pests Are Reshaping North America's Forests

Farewell black spruce? How climate change and pests are reshaping North America's forests

More than 80% of North American forests could face greater threats from pests and diseases by midcentury, a University of British Columbia-led study finds. If global emissions continue unchecked, rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could amplify tree pests and diseases across more than 80% of North American forests within decades, jeopardizing critical carbon sinks, air quality and the forestry economy.

More than 80% of North America’s forests are entering dangerous territory

Warming temperatures are reshaping where tree pests and diseases can thrive, leaving some forests far more vulnerable than others.

Farewell black spruce? How climate change and pests are reshaping North America’s forests

More than 80 per cent of North American forests could face greater threats from pests and diseases by mid-century, finds study led by UBC researchers.

University of British Columbia - Farewell black spruce? How climate change and pests are reshaping North America's forests

If global emissions continue unchecked, rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could amplify tree pests and diseases across more than 80 per cent of North American forests within decades, . . .